Tom W

I had my 993's front glass replaced by Safelite about 6 months ago and it was about $450.

I'd like to hear how the mirror comes off as I need to remove the mirror in my 964 (it's been replaced by a nice wide track mirror that gives superior visibility).

Bradford

I'd like to hear how the mirror comes off as I need to remove the mirror in my 964 (it's been replaced by a nice wide track mirror that gives superior visibility).[/QUOTE]

I didn't watch the installer remove the mirror but he commented that it just rotates off.

Scott

Evan

Scott - Thanks. That was the only way I figured it would come off, but wasn't sure. Now we all need to wonder how tight the mirror screws on so not to vibrate loose or pull the mount right off the glass.

nile13

Evan, the mirror comes off with quarter of a turn twist (counderclockwise, I think). The new glass must have a new mirror mount glued in. New style mirrors (thicker housing) use different mounts than the old style mirrors. Thus you might need a whole new mirror.

It's free in MA as our glass is covered in full by insurance, so they paid for the mirror as well. In your case, see if an old style mount can be bought. I doubt it.

All of this pertains to cabs, I don;t remember how the mirror is mounted in the coupes.

Hope this helps.

nile13

One word of caution on the glass. Well, actually two:

1. Radio antenna is built into the front windshield, so make sure any aftermarket glass will have it.

2. German glass is soft. It pits very easily and in 2-3 years you see weird defracted reflections on the glass at night. American glass, namely PPG, is much better in that respect. I would recommend you go with PPG, as it's also about twice cheaper. Having said that, my new glass is OEM, but for reasons that have to do with warranty rust repair that was done at the same time (I wanted the dealer to make some money so they wouldn't have qualms about covering rust bubbles around windshield).

Evan

Thanks Mike.

gjtrek

Okay here is the currently available situation. I received a voice message today form Safelite with a quote for $580.58 plus tax for install of new w/s glass on a 1998 coupe. Not sure yet what glass is at play but will return call tomorrow and find out. Hopefully PPG glass but maybe something else. Stay tuned for further input on this matter.

Has any one asked about a group buy on this product? Not sure if any sponsors have this product on the shelf but maybe a nationwide group buy could produce a savings across N/A porscheland. Hope I am not advocating against the Rl protocol.

I will ask if a nationwide group buy ( from Rennlist members only of course) would be available and let yall know what transpires.

Regards, Gary